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Some Houseplants Are Selling For Thousands Of Pounds. But Who’s Buying Them?

How much would you spend on a plant? Back in June, someone in New Zealand, going by the name “meridianlamb,” paid $19,297 (£13,986) on the auction site Trade Me for a white variegated Rhaphidophora tetrasperma. If that price is hard for you to wrap your mind around, you’re not alone […]

Lululemon Just Launched A Dreamy New Yoga Legging & We Tried It First

Lululemon Just Launched A Dreamy New Yoga Legging & We Tried It First

It’s not every day that Lululemon, purveyors of buttery-soft, high-performance workout clothes, makes room for an entirely new chapter in their already-comprehensive œuvre; but as we’ve waxed poetic before, Lululemon isn’t just any brand. World, meet Instill, Lululemon’s newest yoga franchise. Think of it as Align’s cool half-sister, the Zoya Lott […]

My Bright Red Hair Has Brought Me A Community Of 20k Followers

My Bright Red Hair Has Brought Me A Community Of 20k Followers

Self-expression can come in so many forms and often means something different for everyone. From dance to makeup to poetry, whatever medium we use to express who we are and the values we align with can shape our lives and the lives of others. For Jess, her self-expression comes in […]

Autumn’s Top Trends Combine The Best Parts Of Party Fashion & Leisurewear

In February, when autumn ‘21 collections were presented — most often digitally with a few IRL exceptions — we had little idea of what the future would look like, in fashion or life in general. We were still living by COVID’s rules, unsure of what the next week would hold, […]

“95% Of Women Will Relate To Feeling Guilty All The Time”: Elizabeth Day On Motherhood & Obsession

“95% Of Women Will Relate To Feeling Guilty All The Time”: Elizabeth Day On Motherhood & Obsession

Last year, at a time when most of us were allaying the creeping boredom by engaging in a number of basic lockdown clichés – mainly lumpy banana bread and ill-advised DIY haircuts – Elizabeth Day wrote an entire book. Magpie – a twisty psychological thriller about a happy couple who […]

Mercury Is In Libra, So Prepare To Hear Some Hard Truths

Mercury Is In Libra, So Prepare To Hear Some Hard Truths

Mercury, computer artwork. Yesterday, Mercury, the Planet of Communication, left its favourite sign (Virgo) and heading into diplomatic Libra, where it will stay until November 5. Usually, Mercury’s transits aren’t this long — but this time, the speedy planet will be extending its stay in Libra, thanks to a Mercury […]

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On The Dark, Ever-Relevant Legacy Of Candyman

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On The Dark, Ever-Relevant Legacy Of Candyman

This story contains spoilers for Candyman. In the 1992 film Candyman, we learned the horrifying origin story of a Black man who becomes a living nightmare armed with a hook and a hive of bees at his command. Almost 30 years later, the harrowing story is playing out once again […]

Why Are Guys In Body Jewellery So Hot? A Very Serious Investigation

Around this time last year, our fantasies whirred with men wearing jewellery — think: Normal People‘s Paul Mescal and Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page and the shiny silver specimens hanging around their necks. Locked up at home, with little to do but stare at our tiny little screens, we thirsted after our […]

I Got Golden-Blonde Fulani Braids For Business School

I Got Golden-Blonde Fulani Braids For Business School

Starting a new school year can be scary, especially if you’re entering into your first semester of university or grad school. While it’s normal to feel a jumble of emotions and anxieties before move-in day, a good haircut or fresh protective style can help you feel a little bit more […]